Trade of the Day (AAPL) 5.8.2012

Break-even:  I break-even on this trade if AAPL closes at $550.20 by January 28, 2013.

Unprofitable:  I lose money on this trade if AAPL closes under $550.20 by January 28, 2013.  The most I can lose on this trade is the amount I paid for the Spread, $50.20

Reason I Like This Trade:  I always want to get LONG AAPL in one way and I think this sell-off is a great way to get LONG.  I want to make a bet that AAPL will close by the end of the higher than where it is trading now.  I have the odds in my favor, because even if AAPL sells off, I can make money on this trade.  I think this is a great even money bet/position.  

UPDATE 5.9.2012  With AAPL rallying to $569, this Spread is currently worth $52.20, but since I put this trade on until 2013, I will leave it on for more potential profits.

UPDATE 5.9.2012  With AAPL rallying to $573, this Spread is now worth over $54, but since it is a position not a trade, I will leave it on for more upside potential.  

UPDATE 5.11.2012  With AAPL rallying to $573, this Spread is now worth over $54, but since it is a position not a trade, I will leave it on for more upside potential.

UPDATE 5.21.2012  With AAPL selling off and now rallying, this Spread is worth right around $47, but since it is a position not a trade I will leave it on.

UPDATE 5.22.2012  With AAPL rallying another $10 and I remain short term bearish, I took the trade off at $52 and hoping for another sell-off in AAPL to put on a similar position.

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